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Atlantic Patagonian

ATLANTIC PATAGONIA

Traveling along the Patagonian coast maybe a journey back in time; it is getting to know and discover the land as seen by discoverers and pioneers.

Unique fauna, places described in logbooks together with stories of discoveries, shipwrecks and utopias

GO FOR!

Meet the Patagonian land with the eyes of Ferdinand of Magellan, Charles Darwin and many other world explorers.

Discover the unique fauna at Puerto Deseado and other capes and bays along the coast.

Travel along the route 3 and discover its hidden gems.

Explore Bahia Bustamante, the first PUEBLO ALGUERO de PATAGONIA

Learn about the “Transpatagonian Railway” which would have changed the history and development of Argentina!

DO!

Navigate the Deseado Estuary to observe its rich fauna including 4 species of cormorants (which can be easily spotted), sea lions, lots of birds and the commerson´s dolphins with their funny pirouettes.

Visit the real scale replica of the “Nao Victoria” the boat to first circumnavigate the world commanded by Ferdinand of Magellan and then Sebastian El Cano.

Explore Monte Leon National Park and learn about the new conservation trends and sustainability.

Experience the whole Patagonia in one single place: Coast, steppe, estancia, fauna and big part of the Patagonian history at Bahia Bustamante.

EAT & DRINK!

Patagonian lamb still the star of the area together with sea food.

Stews, rich and healthy, are the specialty of the area.

Enjoy Pizza in a peculiar place; the former Train Station in Puerto Deseado where each choice of pizza has been named after one of the employees of the Transpatagonia Railway.

STAY!

Estancia Monte Leon – only 5 rooms!

Bahia Bustamante offers the experience of living in a small Patagonian village.

Small & Simple local hotels and hosterias.

DO NOT MISS!

Visit Penguin Island to meet the funny Magellanic penguin and the Vibrant rockhopper penguin, the famous “happy feet”.

Visit the petrified forests, like an enciclopedia of the past.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets especially at San Julian, where the sky turns to intense violets, reds and orange colors; a mesmerizing experience!

Explore Punta Quilla, the very spot where the Capt Fitz Roy docked the Beagle for maintenance while exploring these Southern lands.

Visit the place where the first mass was celebrated in America by the Expedition of Ferdinand of Magellan.